Recession support from the University

Attracting high-tech companies

The University is working to attract companies to develop opportunities for hi-tech industry in the local area:

The Innovation Centre

Phase 1 of the University’s Innovation Centre opened its doors in 2000, followed by Phase 2 in 2008. The centre offers new and growing companies within the research and development sector access to business advice, academic expertise and courses, as well as student and graduate projects. Companies at the centre span a wide range of industry sectors, including biomedical, biosciences, environment, software, advanced manufacturing and the internet.

Exeter Science Park

The University is heavily involved with the Exeter Science Park development, which is due to open in 2011. The science park will provide services for knowledge intensive firms and will enable the development of new businesses. The 24 hectare site will offer extensive new facilities encouraging enterprise, science, and research and development-related activity. It will offer high quality space for businesses ranging from start-ups to major corporate headquarters. It is envisaged the Park will also feature a new business hotel, conferencing facilities and a central building providing business support and local services. Find out more on the Exeter Science Park website.

Find out about other ways in which we're helping to support local business with management training opportunities.